A Firm Knowledgeable About State and Local Laws
Under California law, dog owners are directly liable for injuries their pets cause. This is true whether or not an owner knows if his or her dog or cat has the propensity to bite or attack. If you have suffered an injury because of a dog or other animal bite, it is important to hire an attorney who knows which state and local personal injury laws are applicable to animal bites.
At the Law Office of Scott Barbag, our firm is focused on helping dog bite victims in Los Angeles and the surrounding area recover compensation for their injuries. We will advise you on your rights and guide you toward recovering the compensation you rightfully deserve. Contact us online or call 888-578-3539 to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss the details of your claim.
Answering Important Questions About Your Case
There are many important questions that must be answered when determining the strength of a personal injury claim stemming from an animal bite:
- Did you provoke the animal? It is important to prove that you did not provoke the dog that attacked you.
- Was the dog forced to attack you? A dog owner's liability can increase greatly if it can be proven that he or she forced or encouraged the dog to attack you.
- Were you trespassing on the property? Your claim may lose validity if your injury occurred while trespassing on another's property.
- What was the age of the individual attacked by the dog? Children under five years of age are legally unable to trespass.
- Do you know the owner of the dog? Establishing your prior relationship with the dog owner is an important step in building a case.
- Were you warned that the dog was dangerous? The value of your claim may be reduced if the dog owner warned you that his or her dog was dangerous.
- Was the dog on a leash? Dog owners are required to keep their dog on a leash while in public, with few exceptions. Not properly restraining a dog can lead to increased owner liability.
- Were there any eye witnesses? Eyes witness testimony can be extremely important in proving that you did not provoke the dog to bite or attack.
Contact us online or call 888-578-3539 to schedule a free initial consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer and discuss how we can help you answer these and other questions.
